Welcome to B&B Sylvie & Francois
A private-entry B&B guest suite in the 17eme
Welcome to Sylvie and Francois’ unique rare home in Paris - within a pink and purple building whose metal framing was designed by Gustav Eiffel himself. The building was made up of ateliers and artist studios, and is now converted in unique 2 story townhouse dwellings and is considered a Historic Monument in Paris and has been occupied over the years by many known artists. The building is featured in numerous Paris Architectural coffee table books.
This is also a home that is ideal for families looking for a safe neighbourhood, the 17eme - the Ternes neighbourhood is a historic, peaceful residential area favoured by families boasting a bustling local lifestyle and a certain spirit you can’t find anywhere else in Paris. But it is extremely close (7mins drive) to the Fondation Louis Vuitton (Museum), le Jardin d’Acclimation (kids amusement park) and it is also located near the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysées and not far from the iconic flea markets (Puces de Clignancourt) as featured in the film Midnight in Paris. It is also suitable for Business travellers with the Palais des Congrès nearby.
Sylvie and Francois are your wonderful and intriguing hosts. They love to meet travellers and are very chatty and enjoy coffee, wine moments with their guests if they wish in their incredible lounge area. Francois is a real riot – a wonderful character full of interesting stories about Paris and his life in Paris and who will have you in stitches in no time.
Sylvie and Francois offer two charming and very homey feeling private entry guest bedrooms that is separate to the private quartier of their home.
Inspected & quality approved by Petite Paris:
December 2024/January 2025
Location details - Close to the incredible Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum (10mins) and the Parc du Bologne with the famous Jardin D’Acclamation (kids fun park) and walking distance to the Arc de Triumphe for the most exquisite sunset view of the Eiffel Tower, or walk to the designer shopping strip Champs Elysees, or continue on right down to the Seine river and Trocadero - the most famous Eiffel Tower standing point/view point across the river.
You can even reach Montmartre in 10 minutes or the bustling centre of the right bank.
The location of this home is truly unique because as well as being able to reach all of these above mentioned places, the 17th arrondissement where the home is located is considered one of the most authentic Haussmann style neighbourhoods of Paris so it is QUIET understated in the best way, away from the tourisic masses yet of course it comes with all the usual village cafe, brasseries, bistrots, patisserie and boulangerie charm.
It is a very SAFE residential and quiet location and a wonderful way to experience the REAL Parisians Paris with local atmosphere. Yet it is easy to reach all the main and major attractions.
APARTMENT DETAILS
1-6 guests (2 in main bedroom and up to 4 in adjoining bedroom)
Min. Stay: 3 nights
2 Private entry bedroom with adjoining bathroom in between for guests ude only
3rd floor NO lift
NON smoking NO Pets
Location: Rue Armont-Thieville 75017 MAP LINK
Metro: Port de Champerret - 6min walk
RER C Train Line (takes you to Chateau de Versailles): Neuilly Porte Maillot (line 1) - 8 mins walk - MAP
The two private entry guest rooms that Sylvie and Francois offer are adjoining, with a private entry from the 3rd floor (no elevator) that is separate from your hosts private home, therefore guests can come and go with solitary independence anytime.
There is a private bathroom to be shared between the two rooms.
Scroll down for more details about these two rooms and facilities. Plenty of additional photos of this home can be seen in the photo gallery at the bottom of the page - keep scrolling and reading.
The Main Guest Bedroom
You will access the main room of this 3 piece guest suite, by an internal private corridor in the building, next door to your hosts own private entry from the hallway.
This first guest bedroom is 13m2 wide and very quiet opening on an internal yard.
These are twin beds 80cmx200cm that can be either set up separate or pushed together to make a 160cmx200cm bed. Bedding is all hypoallergenic.
The decor in this room includes a chandelier, a lamp and art deco bedside lamp giving the room a soft light.
There is also a small table with TV with French channels, free Netflix, Disney, Prime Video and Amazon and a wifi connection as well as a library of French and English books.
The walls are painted peach and the curtains are blue, which gives a serene calming atmosphere.
The Second Adjoining Guest Bedroom
Accessible from the internal corridor opening on the private entry OR from the main bedroom by crossing the shower room that sits in between the 2 bedrooms (A very unique set up).
The room is 14m2 and offers a large single bed of 120cmx190cm (feels more like a double) intended for 1 or 2 children, a close couple or a single person who wants something larger than a regular single.
In this room 2 extra convertible beds can be placed for 2 children only as they are 80cmx180cm each.
This bedroom mixes modern and traditional style. The large window opens on a quiet street. There are drawers, one Louis XV chair covered with precious materials, a chest made of golden wood and a white marble table as well as a mirror framed in gold wood to complete the Louis XV style and giving a feeling of warmth and comfort to this bedroom.
Above the bed is a library with books and travel books in English and French.
The Shower and Toilets
The shower room and toilets are for the private use of the two bedrooms and is between the two bedrooms. On each side, there is a wash-basin. In the middle is the shower that you will reach with a step. Towels and basic bath products like soap and a hair-dryer, will be at your disposal. There is a WC toilet outside of the shower-room, and can be reached through the main bedroom. See more images in the photo gallery below as you keep scrolling this page.
Petite Inspections & Videos
My arrival video and tour of B&B Sylvie and Francoise - December 2024. I stayed with Sylvie and Francoise until January 2025. LOVED IT as usual!
An always fun and funny stroll around the neighbourhood with Sylvie and Francois’ preparing for christmas lunch - Dec 2024
A little video of thew exterior of Sylvie and Francois’ building - a historic monument in Paris!
Follow me to the LV Fondation Museum from the B&B - a fun adventure and SO easy and close to the B&B!
A little Instagram reel of my time with music guru Francois, a tour of his underground wine and art cave and a fabulous dinner with Sylvie, Francois and their local and international friends.
More about your Hosts
Sylvie and Francois Jouffa were Paris born and in their seventies. They love this city and know it perfectly well and will be happy to help you plan your Paris experiences. They have travelled the world extensively and have lived in other places in the world at times (Sylvie in Brazil and Uruguay and Francois in England and the USA).
Sylvie is a photographer and François is an Asian traditional music record producer. They met in 1968 on the radio where she was assisting a famous teenage sitcom (show) and he was a reporter in the same radio. Sylvie is also the writer for many cooking books and François has written many books on the rock counter-culture.
You may read more about Francois via Wikipedia HERE
You may read about Sylvie on Wikipedia HERE
They both love meeting new people and so since 2009 after their two children left the nest, they decided to open a bed and breakfast in their home. They both speak English. Sylvie understands Spanish and Portuguese and Francois knows a little Russian (his grand-father was from Ukraine). Sylvie and François have lived at this amazing address for more than 50 years. Downstairs from the guest rooms - though connected to the main apartment by an internal circular stairwell (see photo below) is their private dwelling. You will find the living-room with a ceiling up to 6 meters high and your hosts' private rooms.
The decor in Sylvie and Francois homes is reminiscent of the 60s and 70s and all their exotic travels with the purple-orange-brown colours to the Buddha statues and masks from different countries, a large mirror made of painted glass from Marrakech etc.
One of the walls is covered with a large library with thousands of old vinyl LP records collected by François. François is very proud of his collection of records, he knows that many of his visitors are impressed by it and it will be a pleasure for him to show it to you and explain the life of the singers pop and rock stars from the fifties up to now who he met: Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Stones, Bob Dylan, etc.
This is an accommodation of rare quality with most exceptional hosts. Should the walls talk, they would have much to tell you ...
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Re-visiting Francois and Sylvie Dec 2024/Jan 2025
Re-visiting Francois and Sylvie Dec 2024/Jan 2025
A Dinner party with my hosts and their local friends - December 2024
Petite Paris lovely guest Tina and her son - October 2023
Petite Paris lovely guest Tina and her son - October 2023
Lovely guest Angela and B&B hosts sylvie and Francois - July 2024
Guest Angela and her lovely daughtes staying with Sylvie and Francois - July 2024
Guest Angela and her lovely daughtes staying with Sylvie and Francois - July 2024
Francois taking guests Anglea and her daughters to visit a museum near the B&B - July 2024
Lunching together with Francois and guest angela and her daughters - July 2024
A lovely past couple outside the B&B building with Francois - 2013
Me outside the B&B, on my annual inspection - October 2023
I adore my B&B hosts Sylvie and Francois who I have been working with for 15 years
Francois is a hilarious character, I adore my B&B host - January 2025
My lovely guests Les.C and his family loving their home at Sylvie and Francois' place - April 2024
Friendships are formed between hosts and guests - April 2024
My lovely guests Les.C and his family loving their home at Sylvie and Francois' place - April 2024
My lovely guests Les.C and his family loving their home at Sylvie and Francois' place - April 2024
J'adore B&B Sylvie and Francoise - January 2025
Around the Neighbourhood
Loving the regal romantic backstreets of B&B Sylvie and Francoise, reaching the Arc on foot.
The gorgeous famous Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees Boulevard - 15min walk
Climb the Arc de Triomphe for 360 city views including the Eiffel
View from the top of the Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe by night - 15mins walk from the B&B
Champs Elysees by Night
The Arc de Triomphe by night - 15mins walk from the B&B
One of my fave rooftop bars is a 15min walk from B&B Sylvie and Francoise with amazing rooftop views
The gorgeous promenade behind B&B Sylvie and Francoise -a. perfect morning stroll awaits
So many boulangeries at your B&B door
Bread, bread and more bread surrounds you at B&B Sylvie and Francoise
Parc Monceau is nearby to B&B Sylvie and francoise -a locals favourite incredible park, with running track and carousel for the kids and gorgeous crepe and hot chocolate stand
The cities newest must see museum - the LV Fondation is an extraordinary piece of architecture - 15 mins from the B&B
Louis Vuitton Fondation - 10 mins from the B&B
Enjoy lunch at the LV Fondation
Classic Metro and streets scenes around Champs Elysees
Walk the famous Boulevard - 15 mins from the B&B
Green Promenades as you continue along the Champs Elysees
Luxury shopping in the Champs Elysees
The Garden of the Champs Elysees
Christmas Time in Paris on the Champs Elysees
Order a copy of the Petite Paris Christmas Guide - 3 day itinerary!
The Jardin D'Acclamation Kids adventure park is easy to reach too from this B&B, next door to LV Fondation
The Jardin D'Acclamation Kids adventure park is easy to reach too from this B&B, next door to the LV museum
The Jardin D'Acclamation Kids adventure park is easy to reach too from this B&B, next door to LV Fondation
New tram line from the B&B will take you to the famous Parisian Antique Flea Market in 15mins
New tram line from the B&B will take you to the famous Parisian Antique Flea Market in 15mins
New tram line from the B&B will take you to the famous Parisian Antique Flea Market in 15mins
Local Village street and typical market in your neighbourhood
Local village market atmosphere
The commercial bustling streets around the Ternes neighbourhood
Even your B&B building is a monument in Paris to be visited
The picturesque streets around B&B Sylvie and Francois
Parc Monceau is nearby to B&B Sylvie and francoise -a locals favourite incredible park, with running track and carousel for the kids and gorgeous crepe and hot chocolate stand
Art Noveau Patisseries to delight you
Quintessential bars and brasseries with terraces to enjoy the street views and passers-by
The Champs Elysees 15mins walk from the B&B all lit up at night at Christmas time
Parc Monceau is nearby to B&B Sylvie and francoise -a locals favourite incredible park, with running track and carousel for the kids and gorgeous crepe and hot chocolate stand
Parc Monceau is nearby to B&B Sylvie and francoise -a locals favourite incredible park, with running track and carousel for the kids and gorgeous crepe and hot chocolate stand
Christmas lights at the local food strip full of fresh gourmet shops - Sylvie and Francois will tell you where to go for the best of evewrything - or may even go with you.
Classic Metro stations around your B&B home
The streets around B&B Sylvie and Francois taken on one of my many neighbourhood walks
Parc Monceau - a perfect parc near your B&B
Iconic classic cafes wait you on all corners
The streets around B&B Sylvie and Francois taken on one of my many neighbourhood walks
The view from the top of the Louis Vuitton Fondation Museum - 10 mins from the B&B
B&B Rates:
Inclusive of all service and taxes - please note breakfast is NOT served at this B&B
1 persons: 165euros per night in main bedroom
2 persons: 195euros per night in the main bedroom
2 persons in the 2 rooms: 200euros per night
3 persons in the 2 rooms: 215euros per night
4 persons in the 2 rooms with an extra bed for a child: 235euros per night
5 persons in the 2 rooms with an extra bed for a child: 245euros per night
Included in the Rate:
Wifi
Heating
Tea/Coffee making facilities in-room
Towels and toiletries
NOTE: There is NO air-con in any traditional Paris home or apartment. This is not a hotel, this is the home of an everyday Parisian and Parisians are not inclined to purchase air-cons for their homes (often seen as an extravagant unnecessary expense due to Paris having such mild weather year round. If you require air-con for any medical or personal needs please do not book this B&B.